Applies To
Word for Microsoft 365 Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac Word for the web

If you start a line with an asterisk (*) or the number 1 and a period (1.) followed by a space, Word creates a bulleted or numbered list. (You can turn the automatic list recognition feature on or off.)

To use your keyboard for bulleted lists:

  • To add a bullet, type Ctrl+Shift+L.

  • To change bulleted text back to normal text, type Ctrl+Shift+N.

  • To select other bullet styles, type Alt+H, U and select a style.

Tip: For more keyboard shortcuts, see Keyboard shortcuts in Word.

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